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EVENT PROGRAMME
 

Below you will find the current list of workshops and activities you will be able to participate in over the course of the weekend. Please be aware that some experience is recommended for certain workshops. You will need to purchase a Festival Pass in order to book a place on workshops scheduled on Saturday and Sunday. You do not need a festival pass for Friday. The pass also grants you access to any of the free events. Booking in advance is essential as spaces in both free and paid workshops are limited. 

  • Taiko Festival Cèilidh (Free)
    Taiko Festival Cèilidh (Free)
    Taiko Festival Cèilidh (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    The Forth Inn
    30 Apr 2023, 20:00 – 23:30
    The Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 20:00 – 23:30
    The Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    Dance the night away in traditional Scottish fashion after your taiko related exertions. We'll also be dancing the Bon Odori from the afternoon workshop.
  • Community Concert (Free)
    Community Concert (Free)
    Community Concert (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Gartmore Village Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 17:00 – 19:00
    Gartmore Village Hall, Main St, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 17:00 – 19:00
    Gartmore Village Hall, Main St, Gartmore, Stirling FK8 3RW, UK
    Matinee taiko concert showcasing community taiko groups from all over Scotland. Come along to watch and be inspired!
  • Japanese Bon Odori Workshop (Free)
    Japanese Bon Odori Workshop (Free)
    Japanese Bon Odori Workshop (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    The Forth Inn
    30 Apr 2023, 15:00 – 16:00
    The Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 15:00 – 16:00
    The Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    DANCE LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW! In this workshop you will learn one of many Japanese Bon Odori dances, which you will be able to perform at the Cèilidh!
  • Stepping Stones (£30)
    Stepping Stones (£30)
    Stepping Stones (£30)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 15:00 – 16:30
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 15:00 – 16:30
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    Taiko compositions have a fantastic capacity to play host to other musical styles and flavours. “Stepping Stones” wears its influences of Hip-Hop and Rock on its sleeve. The piece was conceived with two objectives: to put a tap in the foot and a smile on the face.
  • Elements of Lunacy (£30)
    Elements of Lunacy (£30)
    Elements of Lunacy (£30)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 13:30 – 15:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 13:30 – 15:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    It will be a full-on, but fun workshop with take-aways for the participants. Lucy will also lead some fun warm up drills to begin with before the craziness starts! Participants will learn A, B, C & D from the piece and Lucy can provide resources after the workshop for anyone wants to practice more.
  • Taiko for Children with ASN - Secondary School Age (Free)
    Taiko for Children with ASN - Secondary School Age (Free)
    Taiko for Children with ASN - Secondary School Age (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Port of Menteith Village Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 12:50
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 12:50
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    This session led by Lucy Thomas is open to any child (aged 7yrs+) that is new to taiko drumming that may have additional physical or educational needs and wants to have a go at making a lot of noise on some big drums with others.
  • Talk - The Way of the Drum (Free)
    Talk - The Way of the Drum (Free)
    Talk - The Way of the Drum (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Forth Inn
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 13:00
    Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 13:00
    Forth Inn, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    What is it about taiko that attracts people? In what way is taiko “more than just drumming”? Why has taiko spread across the UK – and why hasn’t it spread faster?
  • Try Taiko with Tsuchigumo (Free)
    Try Taiko with Tsuchigumo (Free)
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    Try Taiko with Tsuchigumo (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 13:30
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 12:00 – 13:30
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    We will then take you through the Tsuchigumo approach to Taiko basics (kihon), such as dynamic grip; striking technique (waza); stance, posture, and basic movements (kata); and the use of verbal notation (kuchi shōga).
  • Taiko for Children with ASN - Primary School Age (Free)
    Taiko for Children with ASN - Primary School Age (Free)
    Taiko for Children with ASN - Primary School Age (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Port of Menteith Village Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 11:00 – 01 May 2023, 11:50
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 11:00 – 01 May 2023, 11:50
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    This session led by Lucy Thomas is open to any child (primary school age) that is new to taiko drumming that may have additional physical or educational needs and wants to have a go at making a lot of noise on some big drums with others.
  • Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku (£40)
    Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku (£40)
    Sold Out
    Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku (£40)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    Odaiko Kakeai Kihon Kyoku (composed by Kenny Endo) is an open source piece for odaiko or chu daiko. This workshop will introduce basic stance, hitting technique, grip, improvisation, and suggested arrangement of the patterns.
  • Moving Mouth Puppet Workshop (Kids 5+) (£8)
    Moving Mouth Puppet Workshop (Kids 5+) (£8)
    Moving Mouth Puppet Workshop (Kids 5+) (£8)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle
    30 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Aberfoyle, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 10:00 – 12:00
    Aberfoyle, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    Moving Mouth Japanese Demons Puppet Workshop. A wonderful puppet making workshop for kids aged 5+.
  • Breakfast-time chat with Chizuko Endo (Free)
    Breakfast-time chat with Chizuko Endo (Free)
    Breakfast-time chat with Chizuko Endo (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle
    30 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 10:00
    Aberfoyle, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 10:00
    Aberfoyle, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    Join us for a session where Chizuko Endo will talk about her experience as a female taiko player in the late 70s San Francisco and her experience playing taiko in Japan, in Tokyo, in the 80s.
  • Taiko Juniors (7-10 Yrs)(Free)
    Taiko Juniors (7-10 Yrs)(Free)
    Taiko Juniors (7-10 Yrs)(Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle
    30 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 10:00
    Aberfoyle, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 09:00 – 10:00
    Aberfoyle, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    Taiko workshop suitable for 7-10 year olds.
  • Yoga for Taiko Players (Free)
    Yoga for Taiko Players (Free)
    Yoga for Taiko Players (Free)
    Sun, 30 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    30 Apr 2023, 08:00 – 9:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    30 Apr 2023, 08:00 – 9:00
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    In this workshop, we will learn and practise a specific set of yoga asanas that are essential for taiko players.
  • Kenny Endo in Concert (£10-£20)
    Kenny Endo in Concert (£10-£20)
    Sold Out
    Kenny Endo in Concert (£10-£20)
    Sat, 29 Apr
    Killearn
    29 Apr 2023, 19:30 – 21:30
    Killearn, Balfron Rd, Killearn G63 9NL, UK
    29 Apr 2023, 19:30 – 21:30
    Killearn, Balfron Rd, Killearn G63 9NL, UK
    Don't miss this unique opportunity to watch one of the most renowned taiko players in the world playing in Scotland, in collaboration with various local musicians.
  • Traditional Hokuriku Taiko Style Workshop (£30)
    Traditional Hokuriku Taiko Style Workshop (£30)
    Traditional Hokuriku Taiko Style Workshop (£30)
    Sat, 29 Apr
    Port of Menteith Village Hall
    29 Apr 2023, 15:30 – 17:30
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    29 Apr 2023, 15:30 – 17:30
    Port of Menteith Village Hall, Port of Menteith, Stirling FK8 3RA, UK
    Taiko is well known for its varied playing styles from the many different areas and regions of Japan. In this 2 hour workshop Shane will explore patterns, dynamic style and explosive energy associated with this acclaimed taiko drumming style.
  • Shakuhachi Workshop (£10)
    Shakuhachi Workshop (£10)
    Shakuhachi Workshop (£10)
    Sat, 29 Apr
    Aberfoyle
    29 Apr 2023, 15:30 – 17:00
    Aberfoyle, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    29 Apr 2023, 15:30 – 17:00
    Aberfoyle, Main St, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3UQ, UK
    Learn to play the shakuhachi! Whether you never have touched a shakuhachi before or already can play, just come along for an interactive workshop.
  • The Sum of All Parts (£30)
    The Sum of All Parts (£30)
    Sold Out
    The Sum of All Parts (£30)
    Sat, 29 Apr
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall
    29 Apr 2023, 15:15 – 17:45
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    29 Apr 2023, 15:15 – 17:45
    Aberfoyle Memorial Hall, Trossachs Rd, Aberfoyle, Stirling FK8 3SW, UK
    We are going to use some fun and tricky rhythmic combinations from the song Steampunk’d to explore how we can deepen our understanding of the different parts in our taiko repertoire!
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